February 1, 2003
DP to Open Chappell’s Show…
Comedy Central’s new series Chappelle’s Show, starring Dave Chappelle in a half-hour sketch comedy program, will use the composition “Hip-Hop”, written and performed by Dead Prez, as the opening song for each episode. ‘Hip-Hop’ is administered by us via Walk Like A Warrior (BMI) and Ghetto Martial Arts (BMI) catalogs.
Roc-A-Fella Hype for Tyson vs. Etienne…
Showtime network presents the first ever live, full-length concert featuring Roc-A-Fella recording artists Jay-Z & Memphis Bleek, performing “Do My,” Beanie Sigel and M.O.P., performing “Ante Up,” during the prelude concert to the anticipated heavyweight fight between Mike Tyson and Clifford Etienne. “Do My,” co-written by A Kid Called Roots, is administered by us via his Brownstone Cake (BMI) catalog. M.O.P.’s material is administered by us via their Blind Man’s Bluff (ASCAP) catalog.
M.O.P. in CBS Series…
CBS’s Robbery Homicide Division, a drama about the lives of the elite Division of the LAPD who confront the city’s highest profile crimes and criminals in one of Americas urban landscape, will use the M.O.P. anthem “Ante Up” as background music in an upcoming episode. M.O.P.’s material is administered by us via their Blind Man’s Bluff (ASCAP) catalog.
More Hip-Hop on EA…
Electronic Arts presents the latest video games, Def Jam Vendetta for Microsoft X-Box consoles and Sony Play Station. Def Jam Vendetta will use the composition ‘Stompdashitoutu (Stomp)’ performed by C-N-N, co-written by M.O.P., for in-game and website usage. M.O.P.’s material is administered by us via their Blind Man’s Bluff (ASCAP) catalog.
“Uh Huh” in DMX flick…
Warner Bros. feature film Cradle 2 The Grave, an action thriller starring Jet Li, DMX and Gabrielle Union follows the race against the clock to find precious stones in exchange for an innocent hostage. Cradle 2 The Grave will use the composition “Uh Huh”, performed by Method Man, produced by Nottz, whose material is administered by us via his Teamsta Entertainment (BMI) catalog.
BOK/Wild Pink Synchs…
Sony Pictures Television’s daytime drama The Young and the Restless will air the compositions “Something We Missed” (B. Heinrichs/C. Sullivan) and “Hello Sunshine” (A. Krizan) as background music in upcoming episodes. All catalogs are administered by The Network via BOK Music (BMI), Wild Pink Music (ASCAP) and Krizan Music (ASCAP), respectively.
Wayne Wonder Live on Showtime…
Showtime In Harlem, a new production by Percy Sutton, hosted by Rudy Rush, features amateur performers and professional artists promoting their album releases, will showcase Wayne Wonder, crooning one of his greatest hits, “Watching You” as well as the current single “No Letting Go” from his upcoming project on VP/Atlantic. Wayne’s publishing is administered by us via his Singso Music (BMI) catalog.
More M.O.P….
Dreamworks SKG Motion Picture Head Of State, starring Chris Rock and Bernie Mac, portrays an alderman (Rock) plucked from his Washington D.C. neighborhood and thrust into a presidential race as a replacement for a deceased candidate. M.O.P.’s “Ante Up,” will be heard as background music at a fundraiser dance. M.O.P.’s material is administered by us via their Blind Man’s Bluff (ASCAP) catalog.
WMC and Compost Partnership…
Winter Music Conference and Compost/Jazzanova Records have collaborated to present new and upcoming releases, including tracks from Truby Trio, Joseph Malik and Christian Prommer. Truby Trio, Rima, Kyoto Jazz Massive, amongst others, will be performing live at the international music conference in South Beach, Miami. Compost/Jazzanova projects are sub-published by us in North America via AMV Alster Musikverlag (GEMA).
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